DIY Four Leaf Clover Card | Honey Bee Stamps

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Happy March, everyone!

With St. Patrick's Day just around the corner, I felt inspired to create a four-leaf clover card using Honey Bee Stamp supplies. Crafting it from scratch is always a joy for me, as I get to explore new ways to use my supplies creatively and develop unique designs. Although I had a few moments of doubt during the process, I'm pleased with the end result. Let me walk you through the process.

CARD RECIPE

Pattern papers - Giddy for Gingham Paper Pad, Gingham Happy Hearts Paper Pad

Glitter Paper - Recollections Spring Glitter Paper Pad

Frames, Heart Dies - Lace Heart Layering Frames Dies

Rainbow Dies - Sweet Stacks Ovals

Sentiment - Mini Messages Stamps

Ink - Bee Creative Brilliant White Pigment Ink

Banner - Mini Messages Dies

Gem - Simply Spring Gem Stickers 

Creating the Rainbow:

To form the rainbow, I began by die-cutting the largest oval from the Sweet Stacks Ovals set. Then, I used progressively smaller oval dies to cut the previous die cuts, layering them to create the rainbow effect. After aligning the thin rainbow cuts and securing them together, I sliced them into smaller pieces. These pieces were then arranged onto the pattern paper layer frame, ensuring the ends met in the center behind the clover.

Crafting the Clover:

For the clover, I cut out four medium scalloped hearts from the Lace Heart Layering Frames Dies, scored them down the center, and glued only the left side of each heart. This technique gave the clover dimension while still allowing it to fold flat inside an envelope. I initially hadn't planned on adding the pattern paper heart layer, but in the end, I am glad I did because I had to cover up the mess I had made underneath. I tried adding white gel pen details and I also tried some ink blending to give the plain green petals life, but it looked so terrible. Although I encountered some challenges with the design, adding the pattern paper heart layer helped enhance the overall look.

Finishing Touches:

To complete the card, I stamped out the sentiment using Bee Creative Brilliant White Pigment Ink, then heat set it with white embossing powder. I then used a banner die from the Mini Messages Dies to cut out the sentiment and then glued it in place. For one final touch of sparkle, I added a green gem to the center of the clover from the Simply Spring Gem Stickers. 

Thank you for joining me on this crafting journey, and until next time, happy crafting!

Ilda 🍀

SUPPLIES

Lace Heart Layering Frames Dies Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Sweet Stacks Ovals Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Mini Messages Stamps Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Mini Messages Dies Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS
Gingham Happy Hearts Paper Pad Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Giddy for Gingham Paper Pad Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Simply Spring Gem Stickers Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Bee Creative Brilliant White Pigment Ink Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS
Stamping Pressure Tool Shop at: HBS	Bee Creative Bitty Buzz Cutter Shop at: HBS	Bee Creative Glue Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Honey Bee Reverse Tweezers Shop at: HBS
New Mini Misti Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	ATELIER GODDESS GREEN Shop at: SSS | IO3	Platinum 6 Die Cutting Platform Shop at: SSS | SB | SB	Arctic White Emb.Pwd. Shop at: SSS | IO3
Heat Gun Shop at: AMZ

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80s Inspired Birthday Card | Ralph Tyndall Designs + Hero Arts

Hello, and happy Monday!

Today I am sharing another card featuring designs from Ralph Tyndall for Hero Arts. If you missed my last card featuring his release make sure you check this out 👉HERE. It is pretty awesome if I do say so myself and if you are a Swiftie you will definitely want to take a peak 😆 So let's move on to this 80s-inspired birthday card, which by the way, was also kinda Taylor Swift inspired too! Can you see it?

CARD RECIPE

Background - HA + RT Composition Notebook Pattern Bold Prints

Rub On Images - HA + RT Notebook Messages Hero Transfers 

                            HA + RT Notebook Icons Hero Transfers

Inside Sentiment - HA + RT Essential Messages Stamp & Cut XL

Black ink -  VersaFine ONYX BLACK Ink

Embossing powder - Detail Black Embossing Powder

Blending brushes - HA Ink Blending Brushes

Gems - HUGS AND KISSES Gem Stickers

Oxide Inks - Squeezed Lemonade, Picked Raspberry, Salty Ocean

Glossed areas - glossy accents

Note: If you missed out on these supplies from Hero Arts, try  👉Scrapbook.com or Simon Says Stamp

To begin, I stamped out the background using VersaFine ONYX BLACK Ink and then I heat set it using Detail Black Embossing Powder. Next, I added color to the background using 3 colors of Oxide Inks to blend out a rainbow of colors. Once I was done blending, I used a paper towel to rub off the ink left on top of the embossed areas. I then trimmed the panel and glued it to an A2-size card base.

Next, I cut out all the rub-on images I wanted to use from both the HA + RT Notebook Messages Hero Transfers and HA + RT Notebook Icons Hero Transfers. I then rubbed them all onto a white piece of cardstock and cut them out. I left a white border around them all except the Hello.

I then figured out my layout and added the images to the card front, using foam behind some for added dimension. I also added rainbow-colored gems to the blended areas and finished some of the images by adding shine using glossy accents.

To the inside, I stamped the sentiment from the HA + RT Essential Messages Stamp & Cut XL.  Above it, I added a couple more transfer messages.

I hope you enjoyed this 80s-inspired birthday Card from Ralph's new release. Also, make sure to check out my Instagram Reel to watch this come together. 

Thank you for stopping by and until next time... Happy Crafting!

Ilda 💋

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Butterfly Rainbow Shaker Card | Picket Fence Studios

Hello, my friends. Hope you are having a wonderful week.

I don't know about you but I am ready for Spring. I'm tired of the cold and can't wait for the rain, rainbows, and all the joys that Spring brings. Just take a look at the colorful butterfly card I'm sharing today—it says it all!

CARD RECIPE

Butterflies - Wreath-building butterfly wings

Frame - A2 rectangles for card layering set

DIY Shaker Pocket - Shaker Sheets - Picket Fence Studios

Shaker bits - Sequin Mix - Iridescent Moonshine

Sentiment - Wreath-building butterfly wings

Black Ink - Black Hybrid Ink Pad

To start, I trimmed the shaker panel using one of the frames from the A2 rectangles for card layering set. Then to ensure that there would be absolutely no movement when stamping, I inserted the Paper Inking Palette - 5x6 into my Misti. For it to fit nicely, I did trim off a little edge around the palette. I then added the panel to the ink palette, it should stick nicely to the palette without the use of magnets or tape. Next, I used a circle die to plan out the butterfly ring. I placed all of the butterfly stamps on the top half of the circle die to form an semi-circle, I then picked up the stamps with the lid of the Misti and removed the die in preparation for stamping.

Using the Pint-sized Paper Pouncers I began transferring the ink to each butterfly by pouncing ink onto the stamps creating gradient colors of the rainbow, and stamping the images one at a time. Wiping the ink off if necessary from the stamps if I didn't want the colors to blend. Once I was done stamping the top semi-circle, I cleaned off all the stamps and rotated the panel to continue stamping the rest of the rainbow circle.

Now that the rainbow butterflies were complete, I then stamped out the sentiment using Black Hybrid Ink Pad. I then created a shaker pocket using the Shaker Sheets that I wrapped around the panel. Before securing the last flap I added the Iridescent Moonshine Sequin Mix. To the back of the panel, I added a foam backing adhesive. Finally, I glued the shaker panel to a card base that I had blended out rainbow ink to the edges.

Make sure to check out my Instagram as I will be sharing a Reel there on how this came together. If you are like me, it is much easier to see how this came together. I hope this colorful card brought some joy to your winter day.

Thank you for stopping by and until next time... Happy Crafting!

Ilda 🌈🦋

SUPPLIES

Wreath-building butterfly wings Shop at: SSS | SB | PFS	A2 rectangles for card layering set Shop at: SSS | SB | PFS	Paper Inking Palette - 5x6 Shop at: SSS | SB | PFS	Pint-sized Paper Pouncers - Bright Rainbow Shop at: SSS | SB | PFS
Black Hybrid Ink Pad Shop at: PFS	Stamp Pressure Tool Shop at: SSS | SB | PFS	Paper Inking Palette - 4x9 Shop at: SSS | SB | PFS	BLENDER BRUSH Set Shop at: SSS | SB | PFS
Shaker Sheets - Picket Fence Studios Shop at: SSS | SB | PFS	Sequin Mix - Iridescent Moonshine Shop at: PFS	The Stamp Scrubber Shop at: SSS | SB | PFS	Platinum 6 Die Cutting Platform Shop at: SSS | SB | SB
New Mini Misti Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Atelier Ink Sweet Petunia Shop at: SSS | IO3	ATELIER MARILYN RED Shop at: SSS | IO3	ATELIER MARIGOLD ORANGE Shop at: SSS | IO3
Atelier Ink Bee Sting Yellow Shop at: SSS | IO3	ATELIER GODDESS GREEN Shop at: SSS | IO3	Atelier Ink Peacock Blue Shop at: SSS | IO3	ATELIER TRINITY TEAL Shop at: SSS | IO3
ATELIER MY PURPLE JAM Shop at: SSS | IO3

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